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Matt Hughes forced to amputate finger following gory accident

BAD MMA News — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:13:43 +0000

Matt Hughes has had a life full of trials and tribulations, and that trend has continued for the hardened veteran after being hospitalized with a partial finger amputation. Now 52 years old, fans remember the heights of Hughes’ career inside the cage, who competed professionally for 13 years. Throughout his 54-fight career, 25 of those came within the UFC , where he is considered one of the greatest welterweights ever to grace the octagon

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This Date in MMA History: Matt Hughes tears through Royce Gracie

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 May 2024 01:32:26 +0000

There was plenty of intrigue when the UFC set up shop in Los Angeles for the first time. After California passed MMA legislation, the UFC went to Anaheim in April 2006 for its first event in the state, UFC 59. And just six weeks later, the promotion was back – but in L.A. proper for UFC 60 at Staples Center.

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30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Did enough pioneers make our anniversary list?

BAD MMA News — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:47:02 +0000

The UFC’s 30th anniversary date has come and gone, and in the build-up to the milestone date, MMA Junkie counted down its 30 greatest fighters of all time to compete for the promotion. There was plenty of debate about the entire list from top to bottom, and one of our big talking points was the inclusion of pioneers. The final list was tabulated through a points system after voting from MMA Junkie’s 12-person staff. Guys considered to be pioneers who made our list were Randy Couture (No. 11), B.J. Penn (No.

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30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Matt Hughes ranked No. 21

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:23:42 +0000

The UFC is celebrating its 30th year and to commemorate the milestone, MMA Junkie has compiled its 30 greatest UFC fighters of all time. Every day until the anniversary of UFC 1 on Nov. 12 (1993), we will reveal one fighter on our list. Today, MMA Junkie Radio host “Gorgeous” George Garcia brings you No

30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Matt Hughes ranked No. 21 – MMA Junkie

Brandon Mills, son of UFC legend Matt Hughes, loses professional debut

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:23:10 +0000

Brandon Mills was confident his MMA debut would be a successful one, but the MMA gods had other plans. Mills (0-1) is the son of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes , and competed Saturday at Caged Aggression 36 in Davenport, Iowa. He lost a hard-fought and competitive unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-26) to Pura Vida BJJ’s Jordan Clark (3-1)

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Like UFC Hall of Famer, like son: Brandon Mills making name for himself with father Matt Hughes by side

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:39:46 +0000

B.J. Penn was trapped – and the crowd at Arrowhead Pond began to sense it. The energy was palpable and climbed audibly. No matter how hard Penn tried, he couldn’t get Matt Hughes off him

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Like UFC Hall of Famer, like son: Brandon Mills making name for himself with father Matt Hughes by side – MMA Junkie

UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes’ son Brandon Mills set for professional debut

BAD MMA News — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:21:50 +0000

A UFC championship bloodline could one day continue. There’s still a long way to go, but Brandon Mills , son of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes , will make his professional MMA debut Oct.

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Matt Hughes details what led to train accident, surviving ‘worst brain injury possible’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 May 2021 14:58:51 +0000

Sure, Matt Hughes can make light of it now, but the truth is that the UFC Hall of Famer was in a dire situation almost four years ago. “Pissed me off I didn’t put ChapStick on for 19 days,” Hughes joked. Those 19 days were spent in a medically induced coma after Hughes’ truck was hit by a train on June 16, 2017 .

Matt Hughes details what led to train accident, surviving ‘worst brain injury possible’ – MMA Junkie

Legend 2 Legend with Burt Watson, Episode 4: Matt Hughes

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:29:36 +0000

As the former UFC event coordinator, Burt Watson has seen it all. A beloved figure among fighters past and present, he can tell stories nobody else can. What can we say? He’s a legend. That’s why he’s got this show, “Legend 2 Legend,” an MMA Junkie feature where Burt and another legend shoot the breeze and peel back the curtain – at least just a little bit.

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Legend 2 Legend with Burt Watson, Episode 4: Matt Hughes – MMA Junkie

Combat Rewind, May 11: Jay-Z choked out a UFC Hall of Famer?

BAD MMA News — Mon, 11 May 2020 12:29:12 +0000

There’s “Flashback Friday” and “Throwback Thursday” (and Tuesday, too, if you want). But at MMA Junkie, we figured why not expand that to every day? “Combat Rewind” brings you some of combat sports’ best highlights from every calendar day of the year. It’s a look back at history, courtesy of the UFC Fight Pass archives, featuring stellar finishes and classic moments in MMA and beyond on their anniversaries. So kick back and relive the following bits of greatness in the video above: Cage Warriors Fight Night 8 : Sean Carter vs.

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Combat Rewind, May 11: Jay-Z choked out a UFC Hall of Famer? – MMA Junkie